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<p>Hi, I havent been diagnosed with cancer, nor had any test yet, that's the next step (got an appt tomarrow morning :)), but i know my mother's side has a large history of cancer. </p>
<p>I've got a persistent pain that's on my right abdomen, below my ribcage - it's a stabbing pain that's tender to the touch. I at first thought i pulled a rib ligament, but it's been almost 3 weeks that i've had this pain, and it hasn't gotten better. I have very irregular menstral cycles (which i remedy with birthcontrols) but i can go up to 7 months without a period. I get very frequent bladder infections (which could indicate it might be a kidney stone?). I've had a dull ache in the right abdomen for a long time now, and now it's stabbing in character. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm hoping to god it's not cancer; all my OBGYN visits haven't even uncovered the possibility, but could they be wrong?<br />
-Y</p>
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:34:10 +0000ladychadracomment 497885 at http://csn.cancer.orgRE: What Are the Symptomshttp://csn.cancer.org/node/137132#comment-497884
<p>Mine was tenderness around the abdomen. You should request/demand a CA-125 blood test. If the test comes back elevated they could do further testing like ultrasounds to verify. I hope the very best for you! Sue</p>
Tue, 02 Apr 2002 23:44:09 +0000sue1comment 497884 at http://csn.cancer.orgRE: What Are the Symptomshttp://csn.cancer.org/node/137132#comment-497883
<p>I know for myself the cramping and stomach growing, and a large amount of pain in the stomach area were my symptoms.</p>
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 06:17:14 +0000hrctravelcomment 497883 at http://csn.cancer.orgRE: What Are the Symptomshttp://csn.cancer.org/node/137132#comment-497882
<p>Hi,<br />
Thought I would try to answer some of your question regarding symptoms and diagnosis of OVCA. First you need to see a your gyn or preferably a oncological gyn. surgeon. Initially the doctor will take your history, and yes as a brest cancer survivor you do have a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Secondly the doc will do a physical, checking you during a pelvic exam. He will be feeling for growths or irregularies. If the doctor is concerned they will order a CA-125 (cancer marker test). The CA-125 should be below 35. The ovarian cancer is often quite high. Also a CT of the abdomine and possibly the chest. The early physical symptoms of OVCA is:<br />
1. Indigestion<br />
2. Constipation<br />
3. Irregular menses or abnormal bleeding</p>
Wed, 06 Mar 2002 03:12:08 +0000kathygotangocomment 497882 at http://csn.cancer.orgRE: What Are the Symptomshttp://csn.cancer.org/node/137132#comment-497881
<p>The best way for diagnosis is a ultra sound of the ovaries. they may also do a CA125 which is a blood test. Have your drs. do these because they often think it has to do with the gut and wait longer than they have to. I Hope this hepls Cindy</p>
Tue, 05 Mar 2002 22:38:16 +0000ccoolcomment 497881 at http://csn.cancer.org